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In a truly historic event, world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli co-directed and performed at the “Grace for the World” concert, a landmark musical celebration staged in the heart of Vatican City. The free concert, which made history as the first of its kind in St. Peter’s Square, was presented on Saturday, September 13, and streamed exclusively […]
In a region known for its love of music, vibrant cultures, and larger-than-life personalities, a new reality show has captured the hearts and minds of Latin Americans across the globe. The Dominican reality show, La Casa de Alofoke, is rapidly gaining fame for its unique blend of drama, entertainment, and Latin urban culture. From unexpected […]
A Colombian presidential candidate is in a critical condition after he was shot three times – reportedly twice in the head – at a campaign event in the capital, Bogotá. Miguel Uribe Turbay, a 39-year-old senator, was attacked while addressing supporters in a park on Saturday. Police arrested a 15-year-old suspect at the scene, the […]
Elton John has slammed Britain’s Labour government for its approach to artificial intteligence (AI) and copyright law. The Tiny Dancer musician described the government as “absolute losers” and said he feels “incredibly betrayed” over plans to exempt major tech firms pursuing AI from aspects of copyright law. Speaking on the BBC show Sunday with Laura […]
Pope Francis, a reformer from Argentina who rattled the Catholic Church’s traditionalists and inspired progressives by reaching out to gay people and championing the rights of immigrants and the poor, has died, the Vatican announced Monday. He was 88. Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the Pope’s death in a statement released by the Vatican during the […]
At least 58 people have died and more than 150 taken to hospital after a roof collapsed at a Dominican Republic club. The disaster happened during a performance by merengue singer Rubby Pérez, renowned for his chart-topping hits such as Buscando Tus Besos. Pérez was at first listed among the missing but local reports have […]
King Charles III has been admitted to hospital after suffering “temporary side effects” during his treatment for cancer. Buckingham Palace shared in a statement that the hospitalisation came amid “scheduled and ongoing medical treatment for cancer” and that the King “required a short period of observation in hospital” on Thursday morning. His afternoon engagements were […]
The U.N. special envoy for Syria is calling for an end to violence and for the protection of civilians, as the country grapples with renewed violence three months after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad. Geir Pedersen issued his appeal Friday, which is the 14th anniversary of the start of pro-democracy protests of al-Assad that […]
While U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his pledge to take control of Gaza, pressure grew for Israel and Hamas to extend the fragile ceasefire beyond its initial stage. A United Nations official said famine has largely been averted, with more than 12,600 aid trucks entering the enclave since the ceasefire began. But if the […]
MOSCOW — The first Russian official delegation to visit Syria since the toppling of long-term Moscow ally Bashar al-Assad has arrived in Damascus, Russian news agencies reported on Tuesday. The visit comes with Moscow keen to secure the fate of two military bases there and after Russian President Vladimir Putin denied that Moscow had suffered a […]
